Sustainability Studies Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Sustainability Studies is offered at 226 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Sustainability Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Sustainability Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,374 students earned theirSustainability Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sustainability Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 71 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,637 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,573 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 42 |
Earnings of Sustainability Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Sustainability Studies of $62,144 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,012 |
| 4 years | $62,144 |
| 5 years | $72,763 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Sustainability Studies students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 63.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 45 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sustainability Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 53.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 33.8% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.4% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Sustainability Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 278 colleges that offer a associate degree in Sustainability Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 379 associate degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 329 associate degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their associate degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 122 associate degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 87 associate degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 72 associate degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 60 associate degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 57 associate degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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